“The first 200 people to register will get a cool goody bag with coupons, special offers and giveaways. Make your first stop at Mara's Café, the corner of South and Martine Avenues, to check in and pick up your goody bag with a guide to all of the merchants offering special deals,” said Jeni DiVirgilio, President of the Fanwood BPA.

For every $1 spent at participating merchants, ladies will receive a raffle ticket to enter into the Tricky Tray Auction. Ticket stations will be placed on each block for ladies to redeem their receipts for tickets. At 9 p.m. everyone is invited to attend the complimentary champagne reception at Oh’Brian’s Pourhouse at 200 South Ave., where the winners will be announced for the Tricky Tray Auction.

“Simply bring the tickets you receive for shopping, place them in front of the basket you wish to win and keep your fingers crossed,” said DiVirgilio. "Everyone has the chance to win one of many great gift baskets provided by the local merchants."

“I am really glad the Fanwood BPA has chosen to make this an annual event,” said Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr. “This is a great chance for the ladies of our town and the surrounding communities to enjoy themselves and visit our downtown merchants for special deals all evening long!”

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